March In Seoul: Must-See Cultural Events & Museum Exhibitions

Curious about the special exhibitions and must-visit events in Seoul this February? You’re in luck! We’re here to help you discover all the exciting happenings in the capital city that you can have right at your fingertips!

Seoul has numerous museums and galleries that offer a wide range of exhibitions from permanent to temporary that are only around for a limited amount of time. So seize the opportunity while they’re still here, or else you might never get the chance again! Whether you’re an avid art lover, a curious soul, or simply searching for free indoor activities, look no further. To see last month’s featured cultural events and museum exhibitions, check out the link below.

Here are the events we suggest checking out heading into February. As the Seollal holiday finishes, you might be wondering what you can do to experience something different in the brand new lunar new year. Now, you can embrace all the art forms and exhibitions that Korea has to offer.

1. Writings Of Ahn JungGeun

Duration of the exhibition: October 24th, 2024 ~ March 31th, 2025
Location: National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
Location tip: it is located in Gwanghwamun and in front of Gyeongbokgung palace
Price: Free
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Writings Of Ahn JungGeun at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History explore Ahn’s historic resistance against imperialism. It showcases his writings, personal items, and related artifacts, emphasizing his vision for peace and unity in East Asia. Visitors gain insight into his values, actions, and legacy as a symbol of Korea’s independence movement.

2. Art Logue : Winter Bloom

Duration of the exhibition: January 7th, 2025 ~ March 31st, 2025
Location: Sejong Cultural Center
Location tip: Near Gwanghwamun Station
Price: Free
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Celebrating the New Year with a new exhibition, Art Logue : Winter Bloom, reflects the transition from winter to spring. The exhibition conveys hope and vitality through warm light and storytelling, even amid winter’s chill. Showcasing works by four artists specializing in cutting-edge new media art, this exhibition welcomes 2025 with innovation and creativity.

3. Letter – Collection Of Records

Duration of the exhibition: January 4th, 2025 ~ March 30th, 2025
Location: Donuimun Museum Village
Location tip: Located near Mogaknaru Station
Price: Free
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This exhibition showcases heartfelt letters, reflective diaries, and artistic records from 12 artists, including Han Kang, Lucid Fall, and Vincent van Gogh. The theme explores the power of genuine records in connecting past, present, and future. It aims to inspire visitors with a sense of shared memory and resilience across generations.

4. Lee KangSo: Where The Wind Meets The Water

Duration of the exhibition: November 1st, 2024 ~ April 13th, 2025
Location: National Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art
Location tip: Located close to Gyeonbokgung palace
Price: 5,000 won
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The exhibition critically reevaluates the six-decade career of Lee KangSo, a pivotal figure in contemporary Korean art. Inspired by Song dynasty scholar Shao Yong’s “Song of a Clear Night”, the exhibition highlights Lee’s exploration of perception, reality, and representation across diverse media, including painting, sculpture, video, and installation.

5. Frames Of Architecture

Duration of the exhibition: November 22nd, 2024 ~ June 1st, 2025
Location: Seoul Museum of Art
Location tip: Located by Sadang Station
Price: Free
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Frames of Architecture explores the intersection of architecture and video as art forms, showcasing works by eight artists. It reimagines how architecture, typically seen as spatial, can be experienced dynamically through video, emphasizing movement, memory, and perception. The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on their relationship with architectural spaces and encourages them to become “directors” of their own spatial experiences, connecting physical environments with personal interpretations.

6. Mieumwanbo, Strolling Through Traditional Gardens

Sejong Center

Duration of the exhibition: February 24th, 2024 ~ April 27th, 2025
Location: Sejong Cultural Center
Location tip: Near Gwanghwamun Station
Price: Free
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Since ancient times, Korea’s ancestors have used traditional landscape spaces as a medium to engage in dialogue with nature, striving to realize their own ideal worlds. To them, a garden was a “painting drawn in nature” and a unique cultural expression of its era and place. Beyond the pursuit of beauty, it was imbued with philosophy and symbolism.

Mieumwanbo, Strolling Through Traditional Gardens, goes beyond merely appreciating gardens—it embodies an aesthetic journey of connecting with nature and reflecting on one’s inner self. Hosted by the National Heritage Administration and the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, this exhibition offers a contemplative journey, retracing the footsteps of our ancestors who embraced nature, humanity, and art at a slow and thoughtful pace amidst the busyness of modern life.

7. The Corner

Sejong Center

Duration of the exhibition: December 16th, 2024 ~ May 25th, 2025
Location: Sejong Cultural Center
Location tip: Near Gwanghwamun Station
Price: Free
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This project reimagines spaces within the Sejong Center as new artistic venues. It showcases works by various artists who explore themes of nature, communication, and coexistence, offering visitors a unique and immersive experience.

8. Moment Of Creation – The Artist’s Studio

National Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art

Duration of the exhibition: February 14th, 2025 ~ May 24th, 2025
Location: National Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art
Location tip: Located close to Gyeonbokgung palace
Price: Free
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Moment of Creation – The Artist’s Studio is a film program that explores the creative processes of artists across disciplines such as visual arts, architecture, dance, and literature. Through eight films, it provides insight into how artists translate their thoughts into art, offering a glimpse into their unique worldviews.

9. Slow And Lively

Insa 1010 Gallery

Duration of the exhibition: March 5th, 2025 ~ March 30th, 2025
Location: Insa 1010 Gallery
Location tip: Located near Anguk Station
Price: Free
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The exhibition presents four artists, each embracing a unique artistic journey. Their works explore contrasts, materiality, fleeting moments, and personal perspectives, reflecting the improvisational nature of life. Through this exhibition, visitors are invited to appreciate the beauty of individuality, the harmony of diverse artistic rhythms, and the courage to follow one’s own path.

10. Hands And Stains

Gallery Chosun

Duration of the exhibition: November 11th, 2024 ~ June 6th, 2025
Location: Gallery Chosun
Location tip: Located by Gyeongbokgung Palace
Price: Free
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Hands And Stains marks Ahn SangHoon’s ongoing exploration of time, existence, and uncertainty as he reaches fifty. The exhibition reflects the philosophical question of what can be hoped for or known in the face of aging, highlighting the limitations and changes of middle age. Filled with around 80 works, the exhibition showcases paintings created through repeated decisions, oscillating between part and whole, symbolizing the artist’s journey of discovering new order in uncertainty. The works invite reflection on life’s boundaries and the acceptance of imperfection.